Exodus 31:6b "and in the hearts of all who are skillful I have put skill..." I believe that God gives us all of our talents & gifts. And each person has a different set of them. Mine happen to be in the area of needlework. Please enjoy the talents & gifts God gave to me that I am blessed to be able to share with you!!

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Sunday, September 20, 2015

Comforting Stitches

I think in each persons life, as tragedy occurs, we find comfort in certain things. For me, that thing is the repetitive nature of crochet and knit. When nothing makes sense....and I can't focus.....I'm able to pull out a ball of yarn and a hook (or needle if I'm in the right mood) and just stitch.

Just shy of two weeks ago there was a life changing event in our family. A wreck that claimed the life of one, caused serious bodily injury to two, and by the grace of God, only a few scratches on the fourth....but has forever changed the course of her life. It has taken me to the hospital to sit at their bedsides. Sitting at the hospital is exhausting. Why is that????

In my rush to pack my bags, I picked up a shoe box of worsted weight cotton and my pouch of crochet hooks.

As I sat at the hospital....needing desperately to keep my hands busy....but so tired that I could not focus on much of anything....I went to the old stand by dish cloth. I had a couple of basic patterns here on my blog....and of course the ever faithful Granny Square. I also decided to work a couple up using my Cool Comfy Throw pattern.

Sometimes it is hard to know what to say when someone comes to visit....especially under such circumstances. My stitch work is a welcome distraction....it is a conversation starter....it is a connection, even for those who do not stitch because it reminds them of someone they love who does. It can even result in an impromptu lesson......which I am ALWAYS ready for.

Basic Granny Square Pattern You can have so much fun with this one using up all those little bits of leftover cotton. I did three rounds of single crochet worked in the back loop only to give it the unique and sturdy edging.

Cool Comfy Blanket Pattern dishcloths. I started with a base chain of 26 and then followed the pattern as written to make these dishcloths.